Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program

Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. While there is no goal […]

Acquisition Hour: Challenges in Estimating Construction Costs

Effective Cost Estimation is key for securing Federal government construction contracts and for ensuring a reasonable profit is made. Attendees will learn strategies that will help contractors to analyze financial risks associated with projects and establish complete and accurate pricing for their bids. This webinar will discuss: • Thumb in the Air Estimates • Unit […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses […]

Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business

Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher – Government Contracting – Webinar

Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses

Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This webinar will […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses

Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This presentation […]

Acquisition Hour: Data Insight for Government Contractors – Turning Data Into Usable Information

Information drives business – raw data doesn’t. Being able to transform data into information is the key step in gaining insights into your marketplace and developing a competitive strategy. This webinar will provide information on a variety of information sources, tools available for processing data and being able to develop the needed insights to answer […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 – Webinar

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words […]